Kato Yasukage (1964–2012) Vintage Oribe ware Tokkuri bottle #5365
- SKU:
- 5365
- Condition:
- Used
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height: approx. 17.2cm (6 3⁄4in)
mouth width: approx. 6.2cm (2 7⁄16in)
body width: approx. 11.8cm (4 21⁄32in)
weight: 434g (w/ box 808g)
Kato Yasukage (1964–2012)
14th-generation descendant of the Mino ware founder
Birthplace: Toki City, Gifu Prefecture, Japan
1964: Born in Toki, Gifu Prefecture, as the eldest son of Kato Keisei (Seizo), the 13th-generation descendant of the Mino ware founder.
1982: Following his father’s early passing, he began formal ceramic training under Bizen ware Living National Treasure Yamamoto Toshu.
1987: Graduated from Nagoya University of the Arts, Department of Sculpture.
1989: Received an award at the Gifu Prefectural Art Exhibition.
1992: Joined the Mino Ceramic Art Association.
1993: Selected for the Tokai Traditional Crafts Exhibition.
1999: Won the Grand Prize at the Mino Ceramic Art Exhibition.
2000: The award-winning piece was added to the permanent collection of the Gifu Prefectural Ceramic Museum.
2001: Officially succeeded to the 14th generation of the founding Mino ware lineage and adopted the art name “Yasukage.”
2003: Received the Shohroku Prize at the Mino Shohroku Tea Bowl Exhibition and held a solo exhibition in New York.
2006: Participated in the SOFA (Sculptural Objects Functional Art) fair in New York and received international recognition.
2008: Honored by Gifu Prefecture for his contributions to the preservation and promotion of traditional culture.
August 13, 2012: Tragically passed away in a traffic accident at the age of 48.
Achievements & Legacy
Successfully revived the aesthetic spirit of Momoyama-period Mino ware through a fusion of traditional techniques and modern sensibilities.
His work received high acclaim both in Japan and internationally, with multiple awards and solo exhibitions.
Played a significant role in the global promotion of Mino ceramics by showcasing his work at international art fairs such as SOFA in New York.
Remembered for his dedication to preserving and evolving the heritage of Mino ware as its 14th-generation successor.
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